Mount Williamson is a relatively short hike, but if you want easy access to the San Gabriel high country and some amazing views along the way, then you would be hard pressed to find a better trail.
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A Sunset Hike on Mount Williamson
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: California, Dog, Dogs, Hiking, Los Angeles, San Gabriel Mountains
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Hiking the High Desert Loop
This 23 mile hike connects three different trails together into an epic loop that showcases the variety of ecosystems the San Gabriel Mountains have to offer.
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Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Dogs, Hiking, Landscape Photography, Los Angeles, Nature, San Gabriel Mountains
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Hiking the Baldy Ski Hut trail after a snowstorm
The Mount Baldy Ski Hut trail is one of the most scenic trails in the San Gabriel Mountains. After a snowstorm, it gets even better and provides a great opportunity for hikers to experience winter in Southern California.
Categories: Trail Guide
Tags: California, Dog, Hiking, Los Angeles, Mount Baldy, San Gabriel Mountains, Snow, Wilderness
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The Devil’s Chair Trail
Tucked away on the northern side of the San Gabriel mountains, the Devil’s Punchbowl is one of LA’s best kept secrets. The juxtaposition of mountain scenery with desert geology gives it the type of rich diversity that defines California’s landscape.
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Tags: California, Devils Chair, Devils Punchbowl, Dogs, Hiking, Los Angeles, Photography, San Gabriel Mountains
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Mount Baldy via the Ski Hut Trail – Devil’s Backbone Loop
We returned to one of our favorite romping grounds to tackle one of Southern California’s classic day hikes. The Baldy Bowl to Devi’s Backbone loop provides easy access to LA’s highest peak while offering incredible views and some intimidating exposure along the way.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Angeles National Forest, Dog Hiking, Hiking, Landscape Photography, Los Angeles, Mount Baldy, San Gabriel Mountains
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Dry Winter on the Mount Waterman Loop
The Mount Waterman loop is two different experiences wrapped into one. A typically serene stroll through the high elevation forests of the San Gabriels is combined with a tour of a defunct ski resort slowly decaying as global warming redefines expectations for Southern California’s winters.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: California, Dogs, Hiking, Landscape Photography, Los Angeles, Mount Waterman, Nature, San Gabriel Mountains, Skiing
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Idling away on Altadena’s Idlehour Trail
Tucked away in the foothills above Altadena, the Idlehour trail is a rarely traveled section of the San Gabriel Mountains that provides Angelenos an easy escape from the city’s crowds.
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Tags: Angeles National Forest, California, Hiking, Los Angeles, Photography, San Gabriel Mountains
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Dawson Saddle to Mount Baden-Powell
This relatively moderate hike offers a taste of the Pacific Crest Trail and easy access to three 9,000 foot peaks.
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Tags: California, Dogs, Hiking, Los Angeles, Nature, Photography, San Gabriel Mountains, Wilderness
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Snow on the Sam Merrill Trail: Cobb Estate to Mount Lowe
It snowed in our local foothills this weekend and Callie was on the scene to investigate.
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Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Dog, Dogs, Hiking, Los Angeles, Nature, Outdoors, Photography, San Gabriel Mountains, Snow, Southern California, Travel
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Bear Canyon: Death march up Mount Baldy
With only 3 weeks until Mt. Whitney, it was time for an extreme day hike to put my endurance to the test. We opted for a new trail, the Bear Canyon route up Mt Baldy which climbs about 6000 feet over an unrelenting 6 and a half miles.
Categories: Trip Report
Tags: Backpacking, California, Camping, Dog, Dogs, Hiking, Los Angeles, Photography, San Gabriel Mountains, Trails
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